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Rocking Chairs For Sale
Mexican Designer, Rocking Lounge Chair, Wood, Rush, Mexico, 1950s.
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rush rocking lounge chair likely designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
Touch ups carried out to wood and rush seat.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.1” H x 27.75” W...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff FWashington Woodcraft Walnut Rattan Rocker!
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful rocker in great condition as seen.
Message with questions.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Vintage Swedish Rocking Chair by Roland Rainer for Hagafors
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish rocking chair by Roland Rainer for Hagafors. It was was made in Sweden, it dates from the 1960-70’s.
It’s made from ebonised solid ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bentwood Walnut Rocking Chair Cane Rattan Seat Back Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood rocking chair, circa mid 20th century. Made from walnut in classic bentwood styling with rattan back and seat.
Dimensions:
41.5" x 22.5" x 38.5", seat 18.5" to 13.5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Vintage Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Bentwood, Original Cane
Style: American Rattan
Category
1970s American Other Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and leather rocking chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame.
Leather likely replaced at some po...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage rocking chair designed as model '182' by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin in the 1960s. This chair has a teak and has been reupholstered in a beige fabric. the rocking chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
'Relaxer 2' Rocking Chair by Verner Panton for Rosenthal Studio-Line, 1974
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Verner Panton Relaxer. Designed in 1974 and manufactured by Rosenthal Studio-line in Germany. Labeled. Beech wood solid frame with cushion in original yellow cotton fabric. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Old Hickory Rocking Arm Chair Adirondack Wagon Wheel Back Lodge Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Rocking armchair by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Features a primitive Adirondack style with flared arms and rattan seat.
History
In the 1800's as pioneers traveled West across America, they discovered the useful and remarkable hickory tree. This small diameter tree grew throughout the Midwest in groups of twenty to thirty, surrounded by much larger trees. As the saplings struggled towards the sunlight above, they grew straight and tall - yet the diameter did not exceed two to three inches - even after twenty to thirty years of growth. The hardwood saplings were used for many different things (e.g. wagon wheel spokes, tool handles and furniture). The hickory saplings could be bent to fit the contours of the body, so the furniture was incredibly comfortable and strong. The inner bark strips could be woven together in a herringbone pattern to make soft yet durable chair seats and backs.
In the 1890s Billy Richardson started selling hickory chairs and rockers on Saturdays on the town square in Martinsville, Indiana. Legend has it that Richardson and his father had made hickory chairs and rockers for the President Andrew Jackson's home, The Hermitage many years earlier.
Others in the Martinsville area studied Richardson's products and banded together in 1892 in an abandoned church, producing hickory sapling furniture as a full-time business. They chose the name ""Old Hickory"" for the new company, the same nickname as the late President Jackson. When the company incorporated in 1899, a full line of products were available for shipping across the country to homes and resorts. Old Hickory furniture became so poplar that it was going to the new National Park Lodges in the West as well as Great Camps and resorts in the Adirondack Park. The most famous installation was the Old Faithful...
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hickory
Bentwood rocking chair attr. Thonet, late 19th century
By Thonet
Located in View Park, CA
A bentwood rocker attributed to Thonet, late 19th or early 20th century. Featuring art nouveau whiplash curves and real wicker caning. Made in Poland (possibly at the Radomsk Thonet ...
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Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood
Thonet Rocking chair, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rocking chair circa 1920 with cherub images on the backrest and seat panel. Made by the influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. This rocking chair originates from Bohemia...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
ExpertlyRestored-Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Walnut Rocking Chair for France & Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home with the timeless elegance of the Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair, crafted by France & Son in the 1950s. Made from walnut-stained beechwood, this chair feat...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut, Bentwood
Modernist Rocking Chair, Soren Georg Jensen, 1950's
Located in London, GB
An absolutely classic Modernist rocking chair design by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark, circa 1950's. The teak frame has some outstanding shape profiles from all directions. F...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Early 20Thc Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing condition signed Old Hickory Furniture Company rocking chair is a barrel back style with original hand woven seat and backing.This rocking chair is super comfortable ...
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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Amish Bent Wood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 20Thc Amish bentwood rocking chairs were found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. They are made from willow & slatted oak and some hickory.The cond...
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1920s PA Hand Made Rustic Hickory & Twig Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Amish Twig rocking chair from Pennsylvania in good working condition and rustic surface.
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Antique Harden Line Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slat Back Rocking Chair with Label "From The Harden Line" c1910
M...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Thonet Style Curved Bentwood Rocking Chair With Caning
By Maison Jansen, Thonet
Located in Chattanooga, TN
1970's rocking chair ideal for a nursery, family room or home office. The frame is beautifully contoured wood, designed similarly to Thonet’s No. 21 chair. Th...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
Located in Uccle, BE
This emblematic rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the fifties is well known for its powerful form and its indisputable comfort. The RAR (Rocking Armchair Rod Base), ma...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher in Solid Teak, Denmark Circa 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Diego, CA
Enhance your home with the timeless elegance of the Ole Wanscher Rocking Chair, crafted by France & Son in the 1950s. Made from Solid Teak Construction this chair features new yellow...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Rocking Chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of rocking chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s. In good structural condition. Reupholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Alpaca
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back and seat.
Measures: 22" x 42" x 42" / Seat Height - 20" at front before sitting, 1...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Handmade Crochet Sand Color Outdoor UV Protected Swing Burmese Teak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The iota outdoor swing is inspired by climbing plants and branches in the summer, when the weather is dry. The colors are inspired by a Scandinavian pallet, dunes and naked trees. Th...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
Georg Jensen Sculpted Teak & Boucle Wool Rocking Chair for Kubus Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georg Jensen sculpted teak & boucle wool rocking chair for Kubus Møbler.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bring...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Exceptional Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This old authentic rocking chair was designed Michael Thonet and manufactured by Thonet. It was in the catalogue of 1904. It is a design classic.
This dark brown rocking chair is in very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. The chair is stamped.
Take your chance to get this Thonet collector’s item. Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture, which ment the beginning of Modern Design. Le Corbusier used Thonet chairs...
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Relax and soothe the day...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather, Italy circa 1960s.
The leather shows signs of...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Earl White Oak, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in white oak and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen.
In stock l...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Walnut
Vintage Rocking Chair in the Style of Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in taranto, IT
Original rocking chair from the 70s, probably attributed to renato zevi design, on a white lacquered metal structure and fabric upholstery
Good overall condition, as shown in the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Mocha Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese Teak Wood
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
These swings are light, dreamy and perfect for enjoying the outdoors. They are composed of nearly 100 handcrafted elements from a signature UV protected yarn, designed and produced e...
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2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Vintage Velvet Bent Wood Rocking Chair and Ottoman by BioForm
Located in Denver, CO
Post 1950s, believed to be 1970s
Manufactured by BioForm Seating Systems
Solid bentwood frame. Two area of small wear and a few very light scratches consistent with age. (see p...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Laminate, Wood, Bentwood
Rocking Lounger "Relaxer 2" by Verner Panton for Rosenthal, 1974
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Among Verner Panton's many groundbreaking designs, the Relaxer 2 stands as a timeless icon of 1970s furniture design. Originally created for Philip Rosenthal’s "Rosenthal studio-line...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Lacquer
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with newly reupholstered brown leather seat cus...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission oak Arts & Crafts rocker
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with brown leather seat.
Measures: 26.5"W x ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960's Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Vintage Light Wood Rocking Chair. Original green textile cover.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Arnold Madsen, Rocking Chair, Beech, Leatherette, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and brown leatherette rocking lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and likely license-produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 12.75"
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood grown in the Yoshino district in Japan. It has characte...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Wicker Rocking Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th Century Wicker Rocking Chair
This is a charming wicker rocking chair, likely dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. Crafted from woven wicker in a light greyis...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Rocking chair Thonet Nr.10, 1880ca
Located in Praha, CZ
Small rocking chair, solid, with a beautiful patina of age. Cleaned and polished with shellac. Over the years, the plywood seat has been replaced and the horizontal bar at the bottom...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Franco Albini, Early Rocking "PS16" Chaise Lounge, Sycamore, 1960s, Poggi, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and early "PS16", cotton, cord and sycamore rocking chaise lounge designed by Franco Albini and produced by Poggi, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Sycamore
Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Sleepy is the smaller version of the Laziness rocking chair and is just as comfortable, perfect for moments of rest and relaxation. The low seat height is inspired by Japanese rocking chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Wood
Luigi Crassevig 'Dondolo' Bentwood Rocking Chair, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 'Dondolo' rocking chair Luigi Crassevig, Italy with cane on a solid steam bent beechwood frame, marked.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Cane
1960's Mid Century Modern Danish Style Rocking Arm Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 Vintage Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair from Yugoslavia 🌟
Step back in time with this stunning piece of mid century mode...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Pink Turquois textile Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester Oak Wood Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They are an elegant yet bold ch...
Category
2010s Israeli Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Oak
Vintage Children "Mobo" Metal Spring Mounted Rocking Horse, 1960s
By Mobo Toys
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage MOBO metal rocking horse 1960's This Rocking Horse was made in England by D.Sebel & Co LTD Mobo Toys. This metal horse toy is standing on a frame ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Rocking Chair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury French Riviera rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker rocking chair. This fantastic piece was designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1960s.
This armchair has...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful Arts & Crafts rocking chair with slight modern feel with the side arm supports extending below the chair seat. Made by Cleveland Chair Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker J16 Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa 1980s. Originally designed in 1944, this has been one of Wegner’s most widely recog...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cord, Beech
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Slatted Rocking Chair attributed to Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous heavy duty slatted rocking chair in excellent antique condition attributed to the Stickley Brothers furniture Co. Deep rich color to the...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Michael Thonet Style Oak Cane Rattan Bentwood Rocking Chair Rocker. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 22.5" W x 43.5" D x 19" Seat height x 25" Arm height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
19Thc Original Green Painted Windsor Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Windsor green high back bird cage Windsor rocking chair is in pristine condition.This rocking chair was found in Pennsylvania and is from N...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
19Thc Platform Rocking Chair in Leather / Oil Cloth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing platform rocking chair was found on a Ranch and it has amazing undisturbed original surface.The seat and backing are in oil cloth -leather like upholstery which is all ...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Garden Patio Poolside Metal Rocking Chair Att. to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Garden, patio, poolside, rocking chair of wrought iron and metal mesh. The chair is in very good original condition, clean and ready to use. We also offer custom powder coating if yo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair by L&JG Stickley - W3139 SALE off 40%
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair by L&JG Stickley - W3139
This is a very nice L&JG Stickley Armed Rocking Chair in very good condition. The leather seat is supported underneath ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized & Gilt Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized and Gilt Wood Rocking Chair. Very nice neoclassic carving.
Category
1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage, New and Antique Rocking Chairs
The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.
A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.
Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.
In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).
No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.
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